6.0 Health Management Information System

Health Management Information System

• information system specially designed to assist in the management an dplanning of health programs (WHO 2004)

• Data collection system specifically designed to support planning, management, and decision-making in health facilities and organization

Health

Clinical studies assist in the understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and database process.

Information System

The ability to analyze systems and to design and implement advanced computer application make the transfer of patient information efficient and effective.

Management

it’s principles enhanced by finance, law, and planning help administer the health care enterprise.

Data Input

includes data acquisition and verification

Data management

also known as processing phase; includes data storage, classification, update and computation

Data output

includes data retrieval and presentation

Behavioral Determinants

knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and motivation of the people which collect and use data.

Technical Determinants

data collection processes, systems, forms, and methods

Organizational or Environmental Determinants

information culture, structure, resources, roles, and responsibilities of the health system and key contributors at each level,

PRISM

defines various component of RHIS and their linkages to produce a better quality data and continuous use of the information. Leading to better health system performance and, consequently, better health outcomes.

Performance of Routine Information System Management

PRISM stands for?